This top guy is crazy!

After all the games were over, director Liu Wei clapped his hands and announced loudly:

"Alright! I hereby declare that all competitive game segments have now come to an end!"

"Please wait a moment, we will now begin our awards ceremony!"

After more than an hour of rest and preparation, the staff set up the site.

Warm yellow spotlights and twinkling string lights illuminated the stage, which stood quietly in the center, appearing somewhat solemn and formal.

By this time, it was already evening.

Cheng Cheng, Lou Guang, and Zhu Wenhao changed into suits, while Zhong Shi, Liu Yidan, and Jiang He changed into evening gowns. Under the lights, they shone brightly and were captivatingly beautiful.

The members were somewhat excited.

Director Liu Wei said:
"Thank you to all the family members who dressed up for the occasion."

"Today is the last episode of our show, Chasing the Wind. So at the end of the show, the production team not only presented awards to the outstanding challenge teams, but also summarized the 15 years of Chasing the Wind through thick and thin, and thanked every family member who has left sweat, tears and laughter here."

"First, as is customary, we will award the prize to the team that won the final victory in this game – the Challenge Team!"

There was warm applause.

"Congratulations to Team Challenge for winning the 'Wind Chaser Championship Cup' in the final round of this season!"

The ceremonial staff promptly presented a large trophy with a sleek design and a gleaming metallic sheen.

As the captain of the challenge team, Cheng Cheng accepted the trophy.

"Congratulations to all members of the challenge team as well," Liu Wei continued, "for winning this episode's champion prize—a custom-made pure gold commemorative medal!"

The ceremonial staff then presented four more gleaming, exquisitely designed medals.

Jiang He blushed and accepted it, her eyes filled with joy.

Liu Yidan excitedly picked up her medal, playfully waved it at the camera, and smiled brightly.

"Let's give another round of applause to the Challenge Team!" Liu Wei led the applause, creating a lively atmosphere.

"Next," Liu Wei said, "we will be presenting the [Lifetime Achievement Award for Chasing the Wind]. This award is dedicated to Lou Guang, a member of the family who has been with 'Chasing the Wind' the longest and contributed the most over the past fifteen years!"

The spotlight instantly shone on Lou Guang.

Liu Wei continued:
"Lou Guang, from the first season to the fifteenth season, you have never been absent."

You are the pillar of the team, the most reliable patriarch for your younger teammates. For fifteen years, you've grown from a novice to a mature player, and we've all witnessed these important stages in your life. This award is truly well-deserved.

The staff presented a golden trophy shaped like a runner.

Lou Guang accepted the trophy, and perhaps overwhelmed with emotion, his eyes reddened, and his voice choked as he spoke into the microphone.

"Thank you to the production team, thank you everyone." He paused, seemingly trying hard to control his emotions, "Actually, I feel unworthy of this award; I've always had a regret in my heart..."

As he said this, he glanced at Cheng Cheng beside him, his gaze complex and his face filled with guilt.

However, Cheng Cheng didn't look at him. He stared straight ahead, seemingly looking at nothing in particular.

Lou Guang sighed, and ultimately said nothing more, only bowing deeply: "Thank you! Thank you for this family!"

"Next up is the 'Best Hard Work Award,'" Liu Wei said. "This award is given to Qu Jun, who, no matter what difficulties he encounters, always maintains an optimistic attitude and gives his all!"

"The Warmth and Protection Award is presented to Zhong Shi, the sister who is always so thoughtful, warm, and protective of everyone on the show."

When Zhong Shi went on stage, she glanced at Cheng Cheng casually and accepted the trophy with a smile. "The [King of Funny Jokes] award is given to our show's funny machine, the 'atmosphere maker' with his own 'King of Jokes' attribute—Luo Han!"

Luo Han went on stage with a smile and even gave an impromptu short stand-up comedy routine.

"The 'Energetic Newcomer Award' is presented to Zhu Wenhao, who has injected new vitality into our lives!"

Zhu Wenhao bowed repeatedly.

"The 'Shining Female Power Award' is presented to Liu Yidan, who possesses both cuteness and resilience, and shines as brightly as the running wind!"

"The Invincible Sun Award is given to Jiang He, who is like a little sun. She is like a 'little sun' on the road, using her intelligence and warm temper to add warmth to the competition and make the laughter more healing."

Both women happily accepted their awards.

Finally, Liu Wei's gaze fell on Cheng Cheng, and the atmosphere in the room paused subtly for a moment.

"Finally, there's a special award—the 'Legendary Chaser Award'," Liu Wei said, his voice filled with complex emotions. "This award is given to Cheng Cheng."

"This award is not only for his unparalleled performance today, but also to thank him for all the legendary moments he has left here."

"Your legend may not include us, but we are fortunate to have recorded your legend."

These words were an affirmation, a tribute, and, more importantly, an apology from Liu Wei to Cheng Cheng.

All eyes were on Cheng Cheng.

The camera zooms in, capturing the expression on his face.

Cheng Cheng wasn't as excited as the others; he simply accepted the trophy calmly and said:

"Yes, I'll accept this award."

Everyone present, including director Liu Wei, breathed a sigh of relief. No matter how calmly Cheng Cheng spoke, at least he accepted the award and didn't embarrass the production team. This was the best possible outcome.

Jiang He quietly stuck out her tongue.

Fortunately, Cheng Cheng accepted the award; otherwise, she would have felt embarrassed for him.

After Cheng Cheng accepted the trophy, the atmosphere at the scene became much more lively.

Director Liu Wei wore a relieved smile, then summarized the program and reviewed its fifteen-year history, thanking all the staff and guests. With that, the recording of the program officially came to an end.

"Cut! Filming for the fifteenth season of 'Chasing the Wind' has officially wrapped!"

At the very end, Lou Guang, Qu Jun, Zhong Shi, and other veteran guests all showed expressions of confusion and bewilderment.

The show, which had lasted for fifteen seasons, had come to an end, and they were certainly not feeling good about it.

Fifteen years, countless days and nights spent together, sweat and laughter, arguments and reconciliations—all came to an end at this moment.

An indescribable sense of loss and emptiness filled the air, as if their youth had come to an end.

Liu Yidan and Jiang He, on the other hand, were also somewhat saddened by the atmosphere, but since they had only been on "Chasing the Wind" for a short time, their emotional investment was not as deep as that of the older members.

The same applies to Zhu Wenhao. He is still young, and there are plenty of opportunities and stages waiting for him in the future.

Zhong Shi couldn't help but look at Cheng Cheng again, at his still young face, which was even more handsome than before, and thought to herself:
Perhaps, his forced departure from the show in such a sorry state back then was, in a way, a blessing in disguise.

Look at him now, wherever he stands, he becomes the focus and center of attention; wherever he goes, he receives applause and respect.

And she doesn't even know where she'll go after "Chase the Wind" ends. (End of Chapter)